Otto Bock Ventus Instructions For Use Manual page 8

Safety
Hazards when getting in
CAUTION
Incorrect handling when getting in
Risk of falling, tipping or rolling away due to incorrect handling
► Activate the wheel lock each time before you get into or out of or transfer to or from the wheelchair.
► Always get into the wheelchair from the side, where possible.
CAUTION
Incorrect caster wheel positioning
Risk of falling or tipping when leaning forward in the wheelchair
► Prior to activities that require you to bend forward in the wheelchair (e.g. tying your shoes), maximise the sta­
bility of the wheelchair. In order to do so, push the wheelchair backwards until the caster wheels turn forward.
Risk of hand injuries
CAUTION
Pinching in exposed drive parts
Risk of pinching and crushing of the hands
► To avoid hand injuries, do not grasp between the rear wheel and the knee lever lock when driving your wheel­
chair.
► Do not reach between the spokes of the rear wheel.
CAUTION
Pinching at components
Risk of pinching and crushing of the hands
► Pay attention not to pinch parts of your body at the wheel lock lever or between the side or frame parts.
CAUTION
Heat development when braking with push rings
Risk of burns to the hands
► Wear leather gloves when travelling at high speeds.
Hazards while driving
CAUTION
Travelling without experience
Risk of falling, tipping of the user
► Familiarise yourself with the wheelchair by practicing on level, easy terrain first.
► Learn with the support of an assistant how the wheelchair reacts to changes in centre of gravity, e.g. down­
ward or upward slopes, inclines or when overcoming obstacles.
► Always activate the anti-tipper.
CAUTION
Wrong centre of gravity
Risk of tipping or rolling over
► Do not lean too far out of the wheelchair when trying to pick up objects.
► Lean well forward with your upper body when climbing gradients, overcoming obstacles on gradients or on
ramps. If users cannot lean their upper body forward, accompanying persons must support the wheelchair
from behind.
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